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AD03 CZY

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,633 mi
Last recorded148,633 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CZY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 148,633 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at load area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at load area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lamp lenses are opaque

Fail 15 Oct 2021 148,589 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced strengthening tube corroded and holed across chassis (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at load area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at load area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lamp lenses are opaque

Pass 15 Jul 2020 131,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2019 123,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 123,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,219 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 117,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center and rear brackets snapped (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (at fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,656 miles

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CORRODED BUT CABLE STILL SECURED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,747 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,637 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,480 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,545 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 35,373 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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AD03 CZY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 CZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD03 CZY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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